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Your Health. Your Time
Where Healing Meets Experience
"Healing isn't something you have to pursue alone. Sometimes it begins with simply walking through the right door."
Welcome to Stronghold Health & Healing Therapeutic Massage & Wellness
Experience the Stronghold difference—where healing meets experience.
At Stronghold Health & Healing, we believe true wellness begins with compassionate care, personalized attention, and a place where you feel supported every step of the way. Located in the heart of downtown Elgin, Texas, our wellness studio was created to help individuals relieve pain, reduce stress, restore movement, and reconnect with their overall well-being.
With a combined 50 years of therapeutic massage experience, our team is dedicated to providing knowledgeable, results-driven care tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're seeking relief from chronic tension, recovering from physical strain, or simply looking for a peaceful space to recharge, we're here to help you heal.
A Place Where Healing Begins
Stronghold Health & Healing was founded on a simple belief: everyone deserves a place where they feel heard, cared for, and empowered to live healthier lives.
We are more than a massage studio—we are building a wellness destination focused on helping people:
- Feel better
- Move better
- Heal naturally
- Improve their quality of life
- Find lasting wellness solutions
Our mission is to provide therapeutic services that address the whole person—body, mind, and well-being—in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
Our Specialized Treatments
- TMJ Therapy
- Buccal Intraoral Massage
- Crossfiber Corrective Muscle Therapy
- Myofascial Release
- Lymphatic Drainage
Our Therapeutic Services
Customized Therapeutic Massage
Every body is different, which is why every session is tailored specifically to your needs. We take the time to understand your concerns and create a treatment plan designed to support your healing journey.
Therapeutic Massage
Restore balance and promote overall wellness with a customized therapeutic massage designed around your unique needs. Whether you're experiencing everyday stress or ongoing muscle discomfort, each session is tailored to help you feel your best.
- Relieves muscle tension and stiffness
- Reduces everyday stress and anxiety
- Improves circulation and flexibility
- Promotes relaxation and better sleep
- Supports overall physical and mental well-being
- Customized to your comfort level and wellness goals
Crossfiber Corrective Muscle Therapy
Crossfiber Corrective Muscle Therapy is a specialized treatment that targets chronic pain, muscle adhesions, and restricted movement. Using precise crossfiber techniques, it helps restore healthy tissue function, improve mobility, and support long-term recovery.
- Breaks down scar tissue and muscle adhesions
- Relieves chronic pain and muscle tightness
- Improves range of motion and flexibility
- Supports recovery from injuries and repetitive strain
- Restores healthy muscle function
- Promotes lasting pain relief and mobility
Myofascial Release
Myofascial release focuses on relieving restrictions within the body's connective tissue (fascia). Using gentle, sustained pressure, this technique helps restore natural movement, improve flexibility, and reduce pain caused by tight or restricted fascia.
- Releases fascial restrictions and tightness
- Improves mobility and posture
- Reduces chronic pain and discomfort
- Enhances flexibility and movement
- Supports injury recovery and rehabilitation
- Encourages the body's natural healing process
Buccal Intraoral Massage/TMJ Therapy
Buccal Intraoral Massage and TMJ Therapy target the muscles of the jaw, face, and neck to relieve tension, improve jaw function, and reduce discomfort caused by TMJ dysfunction, clenching, or teeth grinding.
- Relieves jaw pain and facial tension
- Reduces TMJ discomfort and muscle tightness
- Helps ease headaches and migraines
- Improves jaw mobility and function
- Decreases clenching and teeth grinding symptoms
- Promotes relaxation of the facial and neck muscles
Our Team
Experienced Professionals. Compassionate Care.
At Stronghold Health & Healing Therapeutic Massage & Wellness you're cared for by experienced professionals who are passionate about helping others feel their best. With decades of therapeutic massage expertise, our team is committed to providing personalized care in a welcoming and supportive environment where your health and well-being always come first.
Angie
Co-Founder & Licensed Massage Therapist
With years of hands-on therapeutic massage experience, Angie is dedicated to helping clients reduce pain, relieve stress, and improve their overall quality of life. She believes every treatment should be personalized, ensuring each client receives the care and attention they deserve on their healing journey.
Carmella
Co-Founder & Licensed Massage Therapist
Carmella brings extensive knowledge, compassion, and a client-centered approach to every session. Her goal is to help individuals restore balance, improve mobility, and support long-term wellness through therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's unique needs.
You Deserve To Feel Your Best
Benefits of Therapeutic Massage
Massage therapy is more than just relaxation—it's a powerful way to support your body, mind, and well-being.
Relive Stress & Tension
Reduce stress and promote deep relaxation.
reduce pain & muscle tightness
Target sore muscles and chronic pain for lasting relief
improve mobility & flexibility
Increase range of motion and support an active lifestyle.
support overall wellness
Boost your mood enhance sleep and improve wellbeing
Feel Better. Move Better. Live Better.
Why Choose Stronghold Health & Healing?
50 Years of Combined Experience
Benefit from decades of hands-on therapeutic massage expertise. Our experienced practitioners provide knowledgeable, results-driven care tailored to your unique needs.
Personalized Treatment Plans
No two bodies are alike. Every session is customized to address your specific concerns, health goals, and comfort level for the most effective care possible.
Whole-Person Wellness
We focus on more than symptom relief. Our approach supports your physical, mental, and emotional well-being to help you achieve lasting health and balance.
Compassionate, Client-Centered Care
Healing is a personal journey. We provide a welcoming, supportive environment where you'll feel heard, respected, and cared for every step of the way.
Evidence-Based Therapeutic Techniques
From therapeutic massage and deep tissue work to myofascial release, we use proven techniques designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and promote natural healing.
Conveniently Located in Downtown Elgin
Located in the heart of Elgin, Texas, we're proud to serve individuals and families throughout Bastrop County and the surrounding communities with accessible, high-quality wellness care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We've got answers.
Where is Stronghold Health & Healing located?
Stronghold Health & Healing is conveniently located at 207 E. 2nd Street in Elgin, Texas, serving clients throughout Elgin, Bastrop County, Manor, Taylor, Coupland, McDade, and surrounding Central Texas communities.
What makes Stronghold Health & Healing different from other massage practices?
Owners Angie New and Carmella bring more than 50 years of combined experience and focus on personalized therapeutic care rather than one-size-fits-all massage. Their specialized techniques and individualized treatment plans are designed to address each person's specific physical and emotional wellness needs.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Appointments can be scheduled by calling (512) 856-4477 The team is happy to discuss your wellness goals and recommend the most appropriate therapeutic service. Or click the BOOK now button.
What is Buccal Intraoral massage?
Buccal Intraoral massage is an advanced therapeutic technique that treats the muscles inside and outside the jaw to relieve TMJ dysfunction, headaches, facial tension, and stress. It can also help improve mobility and reduce chronic muscle tightness.
Does Stronghold offer TMJ?
Yes! Stronghold Health & Healing offers TMJ massage and specialized intraoral techniques designed to address tension in the jaw, face, neck, and surrounding muscles.
Our TMJ sessions may incorporate both external and intraoral techniques to help release muscular tension and promote greater comfort and mobility in the jaw. Each session is customized to your individual needs.
If you experience jaw tension, clenching, headaches, facial tension, or discomfort associated with TMJ, ask us whether this specialized treatment may be appropriate for you.
Why did Stronghold Health & Healing choose Elgin?
Both owners have deep connections to Elgin and are passionate about bringing high-quality therapeutic wellness services closer to home. Their mission is to provide a welcoming place where the community can find healing, restoration, and compassionate care.
Can therapeutic massage help with migraines and TMJ pain?
Yes! Therapeutic massage can be an effective, natural way to help reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines while relieving pain and tension associated with TMJ (temporomandibular joint dysfunction).
Do I need to have an injury to schedule a massage?
No. You do not need an injury to benefit from massage therapy. Many of our clients come in for stress relief, relaxation, improved mobility, injury prevention, chronic pain management, or overall wellness. Whether you’re looking to unwind or address a specific concern, we’ll customize your session to meet your individual needs.
Is every massage customized?
Yes. the owners Angie and Carmella believe every body is different. Each appointment is customized based on the client's condition, goals, and what their body needs during that specific session.
What services does Stronghold Health & Healing offer in Elgin, Texas?
Stronghold Health & Healing specializes in therapeutic massage tailored to each client's unique needs. Services include Deep Tissue massage, TMJ therapy, Buccal Intraoral massage, Corrective Tissue work, Prenatal and treatments designed to relieve chronic pain, headaches, plantar fasciitis, sciatic pain, and muscle tension.
Does Stronghold offer Manual Lymphatic Massage
Yes! Stronghold Health & Healing offers Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), a gentle, specialized massage technique that uses light, rhythmic movements to support the body’s natural lymphatic flow.
MLD may be incorporated into a customized wellness session or used as part of post-surgical lymphatic care, depending on your individual needs and stage of recovery.
If you’re seeking MLD after surgery, we recommend following your surgeon’s instructions regarding when massage is appropriate and what techniques are permitted during your recovery.
Does Stronghold offer cupping?
Yes! Stronghold Health & Healing offers cupping therapy as part of our customized therapeutic massage services. Cupping uses specialized cups to create gentle suction on the skin, helping to increase circulation, reduce muscle tension, and support mobility and recovery. Cupping can be incorporated into a therapeutic massage session based on your individual needs and goals.
Our therapists will discuss whether cupping is appropriate for you and customize the treatment to your body’s needs.
Does Stronghold offer prenatal massage?
Yes! Stronghold Health & Healing offers prenatal massage for expecting mothers. Our prenatal sessions are customized to help relieve common pregnancy-related discomfort, including muscle tension, low-back and hip discomfort, and general aches and fatigue.
We use supportive positioning and a specialized prenatal massage setup designed to help you remain comfortable throughout your session. Your therapist will adjust the techniques and positioning to your individual needs and stage of pregnancy.
If you have a high-risk pregnancy or any pregnancy-related medical concerns, we recommend receiving clearance from your healthcare provider before scheduling
Does Stronghold offer customized facials
Yes! Stronghold Health & Healing offers customized facials designed around your individual skin type, concerns, and skincare goals. Our licensed esthetician will assess your skin and personalize your treatment using professional skincare products and techniques.
Whether you’re looking to address acne, dryness, signs of aging, congestion, dullness, or simply give your skin some extra care, we’ll create a facial experience tailored specifically to you.
What type of facial should I get?
For acne-prone or congested skin, our Teen Clarifying Facial and Deep-Pore Facial are great options. Each treatment is customized based on your skin’s current condition and your individual needs.
Our licensed esthetician can help determine which facial is most appropriate for you, whether you’re dealing with breakouts, clogged pores, excess oil, or congestion. We focus on gently cleansing, clarifying, and supporting healthier-looking skin without using a one-size-fits-all approach.
If you’re unsure which facial to book, just let us know—we’re happy to help you choose.
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Yes! Stronghold Health & Healing offers couples massage, providing a relaxing opportunity to enjoy a massage experience together.
Couples can choose from our available massage options, and each person’s session can be customized to their individual needs and preferences. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply want to relax and reconnect, a couples massage is a wonderful way to enjoy wellness time together.
Advance booking is recommended for couples sessions.
Client Reviews
Real Stories of Healing & Wellness
We're honored to help our clients feel better, move better, and live healthier. Here's what a few happy clients have to say about their experience at Stronghold Health & Healing Therapeutic Massage & Wellness.
Areas We Serve
Proudly Serving Bastrop County
Our goal is to become your trusted partner in health, healing, and wellness.
We are honored to serve clients from:
Elgin • Manor • Bastrop • Bastrop County and surrounding counties Travis • Williamson • Caldwell • Lee and Fayette counties
Contact Us
Begin Your Healing Journey
Stronghold Health & Healing Therapeutic Massage & Wellness
Location: 207 E 2nd St, Elgin, TX 78621
Phone: (512) 856-4477
Email: strongholdwellnessgroup@gmail.com
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